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Museum Guide

We are looking to hire part-time seasonal guides to represent the museum's public face by conducting tours, giving talks, and undertaking educational tasks for visitors from around the globe.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Successful candidates will be introduced to the history of organizations such as the U.S. Lifesaving Service and the U.S. Lighthouse Service that comprise the present-day U.S. Coast Guard. Training will include learning techniques for storytelling and interacting with groups of museum visitors.
• The principal responsibility is to guide visitors through the museum and retell the stories of courage and self-sacrifice that characterize the experience of Nantucket's volunteer and professional lifesavers.
• Museum Interpreters may be asked to make brief visitor presentations describing collection artifacts or relating information to visitors about a personality or lifesaving event that is not presently part of an active exhibit.
• Participate in and satisfactorily complete Interpreter training, demonstrating content knowledge and ability to interpret our permanent and changing exhibitions to the public.
• Perform light maintenance to ensure the museum's grounds' safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• The museum is open to the public from May through early October, six days a week. The typical workday is 9:30 to 5:00 PM; occasionally, there may be an opportunity to elect to work evenings to accommodate special events or programs.

Qualifications/Education:

Prior experience in a museum or as a teacher, storyteller, or historian is optional but helps present interpretive programs. The ability to communicate orally in a public setting and work well with various ages and learning styles is essential. Anyone interested in maritime art, literature, or Nantucket history will find this an ideal summer job.

How to Apply / Contact: If you are interested, Please send your information to hnelson@eganmaritime.org or call 508-228-2505.

EMI is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. EMI is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates.

Egan Maritime’s Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, dynamic, creative Visitor Services and Retail Associate.

We are seeking a friendly, organized, and customer-service-oriented individual to be the welcoming face of our museum. This role involves greeting visitors, processing admissions and memberships, providing information about exhibits, and assisting with museum shop sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist visitors, ensuring a positive guest experience.

• Handle admissions, memberships, and retail transactions

• Provide information about current exhibits, museum events, and visitor amenities.

• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries via email or in person.

• Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, membership processing, and inventory management.

• Maintain a tidy and welcoming front desk area.

Qualifications:

• Previous customer service, hospitality, or retail experience preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to handle transactions accurately and efficiently.

• Comfortable working with computers and point-of-sale systems.

• Interest in museums, history, or cultural institutions is a plus.

This is a part-time position: Two to Three days a week, May - October

How to Apply / Contact: If you are interested, Please send your information to hnelson@eganmaritime.org or call 508-228-2505.